Kirk Elder is Life President of The Peebles Showboaters Amateur Dramatic Society. For many years a columnist on The Scotsman newspaper, he is currently "in recovery" from the experience. He enjoys parma violets, cloudless winter nights, and the films of Mr Burt Lancaster. He is currently writing his autobiography, "And Not For the Better".

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Tartan Week Poll Results: Oor Wullie Pips Penny Chew, While Mr Henry McLeish Proves More Popular Than An OAP In A Leather Kilt

The poll results are in. You were asked: Rather than spend £480,000 on Tartan Day, the Scottish Executive should have spent the money on what?You replied: 34% - Angel of the North-style statue of Oor Wullie 30% - A McCowan's toffee chew for every child, plus free visit to Polish dentist 23% - The Henry McLeish Library and Museum 6% - Premium bonds 5% - Free leather kilts for all OAPs

1 comment:

Anonymous
said...

I was heartened to hear that 'Oor Wullie' has emulated Harry Potter and acquired a Chinese friend. This Penny Chew girl is just what Dundee's DCT needs to provide a new slant on their much - loved wee bachle.